Chizor O.
About Chizor O.
Chizor O. serves as the Vice President of Tax at Eptura, bringing over 19 years of experience in tax management and planning across various industries. He has held significant positions at firms such as KPMG, Ernst & Young, and Johnson & Johnson, and holds CPA certifications in Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Work at Eptura
Chizor O. currently serves as the Vice President of Tax at Eptura, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as the Senior Director of Tax at the same company from 2022 to 2023. His transition from Senior Director to Vice President occurred within a year, indicating a progression in responsibilities and leadership within the organization.
Previous Experience in Tax Management
Chizor O. has extensive experience in tax management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Senior Manager in Tax at KPMG US for 10 months in 2018-2019 and served as a Manager at Ernst & Young from 2006 to 2011. He also held the position of Senior Manager Tax - Head of US Tax Operations at Chiquita from 2017 to 2018 and worked as Director of Tax at Likewize from 2019 to 2022.
Global Tax Planning Expertise
Chizor O. has a strong background in global tax planning, having worked as a Global Tax Planning Manager at Johnson & Johnson from 2011 to 2017. His role involved overseeing tax strategies on a global scale, contributing to his extensive knowledge in tax management across various industries.
Education and Certifications
Chizor O. holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from Fox School of Business at Temple University, completed in 2003. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Accountancy in Taxation (MACCY - Tax) from Rutgers University - Newark between 2010 and 2012. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Background in Accounting
Chizor O. has over 19 years of experience in tax management and planning, with a background that includes both corporate and public accounting environments. His career began at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked as a Senior from 2004 to 2006, providing him with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.